spice — A substance with a strong taste or smell that is added to food to give it flavor
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A substance with a strong taste or smell that is added to food to give it flavor
Pronunciation (IPA): /spaɪs/
Example Sentences
- My mom uses too much spice in her cooking - I need a fire extinguisher after every meal!
- The chef added exotic spices from India to create a unique flavor.
- His boring speech needed some spice to keep the audience awake.
spice
NOUN[/spaɪs/]
A substance with a strong taste or smell that is added to food to give it flavor
A substance with a strong taste or smell that is added to food to give it flavor
Good spice has a price, but makes everything nice!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from ancient Greek 'species' (kind, type), passing through Latin 'species' and Old French 'espice' before entering English as 'spice'. Originally denoting a type or kind of substance, it evolved to refer specifically to aromatic seasonings and flavorings.
Breakdown
Greek 'species' (kind, type) → Latin 'species' → Old French 'espice' → English 'spice'. The semantic shift from general 'type' to 'aromatic seasoning' reflects the commercial importance of exotic spice varieties in medieval trade.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom uses too much spice in her cooking - I need a fire extinguisher after every meal!”
“The chef added exotic spices from India to create a unique flavor.”
“His boring speech needed some spice to keep the audience awake.”
“She keeps her spice collection organized alphabetically like a mini library.”
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